What happens when survival mode becomes your normal? For Amanda Bearce, growing up with a father battling addiction and mental illness meant living in constant fear and fight-or-flight. But when she became a mother, Amanda knew the cycle had to end.

In this raw and empowering episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Amanda opens up about:

The trauma-filled childhood that shaped her outlook on life

The turning point that forced her to choose healing over survival

How small “self-love snacks” became the building blocks of lasting change

The daily habits that helped her create peace, purpose, and resilience

Her mission to help exhausted women reclaim self-trust, boundaries, and wellness

Amanda’s story is living proof that transformation is possible—one step at a time. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, this episode will show you that pain can become progress.

🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that will inspire healing, strength, and hope.

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In this episode, Coach Rob emphasizes using adversity as FUEL and turning PAIN into PROGRESS. He shares strategies for building MENTAL CLARITY and developing emotional RESILIENCE. This podcast aims to provide LISTENERS with the tools to overcome challenges and achieve peak performance.

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In this powerful episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, we sit down with Brian Parana—a transformative health and lifestyle coach for high performers—to unpack how adversity shaped his mission to help others rise.

From growing up without parental involvement to building two businesses while raising four kids, Brian’s story is a testament to what happens when pain becomes your catalyst.

We dig into what it really means to turn pain into progress, why discipline is the doorway to freedom, and how the smallest aligned actions can compound into massive change. Whether you’re chasing better health, better leadership, or deeper presence with your family—this conversation will inspire you to take the next step forward.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

The challenge that redefined Brian’s identity and drive

How fatherhood became his biggest turning point

The mindset shifts that helped him rise in life and business

What “Turning Pain Into Progress” truly means in high-performance health

Why discipline isn’t restriction—it’s the key to freedom

The trap of high performers masking dysfunction with success

How to start leading yourself physically and mentally—one step at a time

💡 Quote of the Episode:
"Pain can either paralyze us or propel us forward—and I help my clients choose the latter." — Brian Parana

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When Dr. Ryan Gottfredson was unexpectedly fired from Gallup, it wasn’t just a career shake-up—it was a catalyst for profound personal transformation. In this powerful conversation, Coach Rob and Dr. Gottfredson unpack how adversity can become a “heat experience” that ignites growth from the inside out.

Discover the four core mindsets that silently shape your success, why leadership starts with being before doing, and how healing past trauma can unlock your next level. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or someone navigating your own crossroads, this episode delivers a roadmap for turning pain into purpose.

You’ll learn:

How Ryan’s firing became the wake-up call that transformed his leadership

The 4 mindsets driving your growth or keeping you stuck

Why performance without inner alignment leads to burnout

How to harness discomfort, failure, and trauma for vertical growth

The life-changing shift from doing more to becoming more

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